Small Collections Inventory

The Collections are open for serious research and study. The archivist is available by appointment. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 432.682.5785 or email archives@haleylibrary.com to make an appointment.

Small Collections are generally less than one file drawer in size and are filed in Gray Boxes on top of the Williams File Cabinets (except as noted below).

The first 25 were listed alphabetically and subsequently are listed as accessioned.

DESCRIPTIONS OF SMALL COLLECTIONS

SC #1 - ADAMS (HORACE GREELY, SR.) COLLECTION Papers, photos One wallet, 3" Consists of the history of the XI Ranch (Meade County, Kansas; Adams Family The files were photocopied from material furnished by H.G. "Kell" Adams IV of Kansas in 1995

SC #3 - JAMES E. BECK COLLECTION Papers One wallet, 2" Consists of several folders of material on Texas history, used by JEH in production of The Diary of Michael Erskine Gift of James E. Beck, November 1982 Location: Due to use of this Collection in the preparation of The Diary of Michael Erskine, it is still filed with that research file - JEH, IV, A, #11, Wallet #1

SC#4 - JOHN W. BENTLEY COLLECTION Letters, 1860-1864 One wallet, 1" Consists of ten Civil War letters from John W. Bentley, one from Wm. T. Beaver and one from Edward Bagby Loan of Mrs. Dean "Tommie" Strack, 1999 Originals returned 16 Jul 2002 by Jim Bradshaw (Photocopies only now on file)

SC#5 - MARY WHITE BOYKIN COLLECTION Newspapers and other items One wallet, 1" Consists of a number of newspapers from Waco, San Francisco, El Paso, Tombstone, and New York, 1873-1887. Also a pamphlet and menu from early El Paso. The Report of the Secretary of War, 1848, was transferred to the Library. Gift of Mary Boykin. Her father was Zack White, prominent pioneer of El Paso who owned Hotel Paso Del Norte, with daughters Mrs. Boykin and Mrs. Paul Harvey

SC #6 - MARGUERITE STARR CRAIN COLLECTION Papers Two wallets, 6" Contains the mss galleys, proof of her book "The Two Glass Buttons” and other papers related to the book and her research Gift of Marguerite Starr Crain

SC #7 - T. DUDLEY CRAMER PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION Photographs (7) Filed loose in S/W chest Photographs by Cramer of early ranch houses in Texas Panhandle. Gift of T. Dudley Cramer, September 1992 Original negatives were lost in the Oakland (Calif.) fire There is a set of these images at the Ranching Heritage Museum, Lubbock

SC #8 - HELEN CRAWFORD FAMILY COLLECTION Clippings and artifact One wallet, 1½" Consists of a stick of barbed wire, and articles on the history of Palo Pinto County, Texas Gift of Helen Crawford and the Crawford family

SC #10 - JAMES KIMMINS GREER COLLECTION Papers, 1926-1983, books One wallet, 3" Consists of correspondence and original research notes of James Kimmins Greer Gift of Dr. James Kimmins Greer (in 1983) of Waco, who was an historian and author/editor of several books on history, including a biography of Jack Hays and the memoirs and biography of Buck Barry, Texas Ranger. Greer had a doctor of philosophy degree in history (U of Texas) and for 16 years was head of the history dept. at Howard College in Birmingham, Alabama.

SC #12 - ELIZABETH COFFEY KEY COLLECTION Clippings, slides and pamphlets Two wallets, 4" Consists of extensive newspaper clippings from the "Memory Lane" series on the history of Albany, Shackleford County, Texas (1860-1970). A second file of clippings on Arizona (c. 1970). Also some slides and pamphlets. Donated by R. McWilliams

SC #20 - JOHN C. THORNILEY COLLECTION Diary, 1852 One wallet 2 ½' Consists of original diary, one photocopy and one typed copy of the John C. Thorniley Diary, Crossing the Plains, 1852. An account of the journey from Ohio to California. Gift of Jack Gazalle, 1977

SC #21 - UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY COLLECTION Papers, photographs, publications. Three wallets, 8" Consists of research papers, photographs and published articles on Confederate Veterans buried at Fairview Cemetery, Midland, Texas. Presented to Library by Carolyn Sowell and Joann Cobb, September, 1999 on behalf of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Midland, Texas. Donated by Dick Sparks and Jo Anne McClurg, March 2001

SC #23 - FLO WARD COLLECTION Photographs One wallet, 1" Consists of two photographs of Ward family members. Gift of Flor. (Florence?) Ward, Sedona (?), AZ (The name "T.C. Ward" was on a note with the photos.)

SC #24 - JOHN HENRY WILSON COLLECTION Books and papers 1 wallet, 2" Consists of Wilson genealogical information, articles on Texas Rangers and several photos. Also a collection of 800 books (shelved within the general library). Gift of John H. Wilson, January 1981

SC #25 - JOHN and LILY ZURICK COLLECTION Papers, photographs, periodicals and artifacts One file box of papers, one cabinet section of photographs and artifacts Consists of personal/ranch papers, land records, tally books, photographs, periodicals, numerous artifacts of saddles, tack and other ranch items. Gift of Lily Zurick, October 1999

SC #27 - THE W. SKELTON GLENN MSS FILES Filed in Cabinet #8 in main archive room This “collection” is an artificially created file containing the mss and items related to the Skelton Glenn mss. It is composed of material from the Mullin, Haley and Wood Collections.

SC #29 - THE ROBERT G. GOSS PAPERS Consists of photocopies of some personal files and scrapbook material (including photographs) of Texas Ranger Robert G. Goss. It was first given to the J.E. Clark family of Shreveport and then to Judge Fitzgerald. The original material is being offered to the Texas Ranger Museum at Waco. It may be returned to us it they do not accept it. However these photocopies will be useful in following the career of Range Goss through several important events in the 1930’s such as the Houston Dock Strike of 1936, events in Kilgore in 1936-39, the London School Disaster in 1937 and other criminal cases.Donor: Judge James Fitzgerald, Midland, TX

SC #30 - THE CHUCK G. HORNUNG COLLECTION Mr. Hornung says that there will be more to come from his files. All of the material is in the form of photocopies except the magazines. Donated to the Haley Library by Chuck G. Hornung, 19 Sep 2001.

SC #35 - JOHN R. DONALDSON NEWSPAPER COLLECTION (See JEH Correspondence files for more on John R. Donaldson, New London, OH) It was a gift to JEH in Jan 1958 and consists of 20 archival newspaper storage boxes on top of the cabinets.

SC # 43 – MARY WILLIS RHODES This collection was taken by the Librarian and the originals (except the [photographs ) were placed in Librarian’s files. Photocopies were placed in the Archives.Donor: Mary Willis (Jake) Rhodes, Odessa, TX, April 13, 2007

SC #44 – MCKEE FAMILY ALBUM This is an album from the McKee family of Midland contains 484 images of early Midland. The range in size from small cutouts to 5x7. A real treasure trove of early images.Donor: Bob Staton, Lindale, TX, October 16, 2007

SC #45 - ZENO A. SMITH Consists of a scrapbook with letters (1945-1965) and a scrapbook (1947-1958 and two photos which are filed in JEH, I, Z, 33.1 and 33.2. This Collection is filed in a gray box in the cabinetDonor: Unknown

SC #49 - MARTIN COUNTY CONVENT Three ring binders and other material related to the history of Marienfeld, Texas, Our Lady of Mercy Academy and the Carmelites Friars.Donor: John Kennedy, Lenorah, TX, January 17, 2009

SC #52 - PROSISE ZEBU RANCH Photographs of the Ralph James Prosise ranch near Poteet, Texas by Jim Bradshaw (Haley Library Archivist) "Gyr Cattle" an article on the history of Zebu from "Criador", a Mexican Zebu breeders magazine, June 2009. Translated by Dr. Richard Brooks, PhD, Midland, Texas. Various articles related to the history and breeding of Zebu. Assembled and donated by Jim Bradshaw, March 2011

D. INVENTORIES OF SMALL COLLECTIONS

SC #1 - ADAMS (HORACE GREELY, SR.) COLLECTION

Papers, photos One wallet, 3" Collection consists of the history of the XI Ranch (Meade County, Kansas; Adams Family The files were photocopied from material furnished by H.G. "Kell" Adams IV of Kansas in 1995.

INVENTORY The Civil War Letters of James Harvey Armstrong, Co. F, 14th Texas Infantry, Confederate States Army Twenty-five letters from 1863 to 1865 55 pages, incl. one sheet photocopy of an original letter Donated October 1999 by Joan Cervenka Cobb, Midland, TX The collection is edited and copyrighted by Joan Cervenka Cobb, 1994-1996 President of Seven Brothers Theus Chapter #2393, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Midland, TX

SC #3 - JAMES E. BECK COLLECTION

Papers One wallet, 2" Collection consists of several folders of material on Texas history, used by JEH in production of The Diary of Michael Erskine Gift of James E. Beck, November 1982 Location: Due to use of this Collection in the preparation of The Diary of Michael Erskine it is still filed with that research file - JEH, IV, A, #11, Wallet #1

This set of letters on indefinite loan from Mrs. Dean "Tommie" Strack, Midland, TX, September 1999 Credit line on Loan Receipt: "Collection of Tommie Strack" Originals returned July 2002 by Jim Bradshaw (Photocopies only now on file)

SC #5 - MARY WHITE BOYKIN COLLECTION

Newspapers and other items One wallet, 1" Collection consists of a number of newspapers from Waco, San Francisco, El Paso, Tombstone, and New York, 1873-1887. Also a pamphlet and menu from early El Paso. The Report of the Secretary of War, 1848, was transferred to the Library. Gift of Mary Boykin. Her father was Zack White, prominent pioneer of El Paso who owned Hotel Paso Del Norte, with daughters Mrs. Boykin and Mrs. Paul Harvey.

Photos #2-7 are early ranch headquarters buildings and line camps, subsequently moved to the Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, TX Prints are 9 ½ x12 ½ mounted on 16x20 boards Original negatives were lost in the Oakland (Calif.) fire There is set of these images at the Ranching Heritage Museum, Lubbock Full descriptions with photographs Filed in S/W Chest in middle room

SC #8 - HELEN CRAWFORD FAMILY COLLECTION

Clippings and artifact One wallet, 1½" Consists of a stick of barbed wire, and articles on the history of Palo Pinto County, TX Gift of Helen Crawford and the Crawford family

INVENTORY Strand of barbed wire Card with picture of two longhorns Articles from Palo Pinto Co. History Book:

"The Simpson Crawford Fences"

"Stuarts "Blab' Wire Fence"

"What is a Dipping Vat?"

Gift of Helen Crawford and the Crawford Family on the occasion of Mr. Haley's birthday, 1991

SC #9 - PAT ELLEBRACHT COLLECTION

Papers, tapes and clippings One wallet, ½" Consists of audio tapes of interviews, (w/ transcripts), clippings, correspondence primarily on the history of Mason County, TX Some items filed under JEH,II,B, ELLEBRACHT, IRVIN Tapes filed under JEH,VIII, SOUND AND VIDEO RECORDINGS Gift of Pat Ellebracht, 1999

Papers, 1926-1983, books One wallet, 3" Collection consists of correspondence and original research notes of James Kimmins Greer Gift of Dr. James Kimmins Greer (in 1983) of Waco, who was an historian and author/editor of several books on history, including a biography of Jack Hays and the memoirs and biography of Buck Barry, Texas Ranger. Greer had a doctor of philosophy degree in history (U of Texas) and for 16 years was head of the history dept. at Howard College in Birmingham, AL.

Frontier Times, March 1976, two copies, featuring article by Eve Ball on Henry Record

The Cattleman, August 1961, Jowell mentioned on page 133

The Cattleman, September 1961 issue

Article from Livestock Weekly, 1942, Around the Bull Pen, by Ray Camp, includes letter to Spence from Bob Beverly

Series IX. Misc.

Poster, 9 3/4 x 12, "No steer is so fat...."

Two page note, Christmas, 1984, 4x7

One page fax, 29 Dec 1998, re: nomination to Cowboy Hall of Fame

Check book, FNB, Midland, "J. O. Holt's Book" 1898

SC #12 - ELIZABETH COFFEY KEY COLLECTION

Clippings, slides and pamphlets Two wallets, 4" Collection consists of extensive newspaper clippings from the "Memory Lane" series on the history of Albany, Shackleford County, TX (1860-1970). A second file of clippings on Arizona (c. 1970). Also some slides and pamphlets. Donated by R. McWilliams

Papers One wallet, 2 ½" Collection consists of various papers related to Fort Belknap, Texas, "Young County Civil War Dead" and other interesting material on Texas history Gift of Barbara A. Ledbetter, 1987-1989

INVENTORY None

SC #14 - BOB MARRS COLLECTION

Papers One wallet, 3 ½" Collection consists of two ledgers (1942-1950) from his Stockman's Saddle Shop in Amarillo, Texas and one letter Gift of Bob Marrs

INVENTORY Ledgers (or "order books") from the Bob Marrs, Stockman's Saddle Shop, Amarillo, TX Ledger #1 covers the period from 13 Apr 1942 to 26 Dec 1945 Ledger #2 covers the period from 2 Jan 1946 to 17 Jul 1950 One letter from Betty Marrs, 25 Feb 1992 Bob Marrs began as a cowboy at the age of 15, working at ranches in Arizona, Texas, California, and Oklahoma. He became, in 1951, a saddler in Amarillo, owning and operating the Stockman's Saddle Shop until retirement in 1992.

SC #15 - MRS. CHARLES MARTIN COLLECTION

Papers and audio tapes Two wallets, 5" Collection consists of research notes and audio tapes on Texas history and various genealogies Gift of Mrs. John P. Butler

INVENTORY The notebooks and tapes of Mrs. Charles MartinI. Magnetic tape recordings. Six reels of 7" (1/4" x 1200') of various events from 1957 to 1963. Tapes include two talks at the Western Writers Convention in 1963 by Gill Holm, and Paul Patterson. Other tapes carry the names of: V.G. Nevill, Judy Cole, Jimmy Warfield, Barbara Reeves, Judy Haddon, Betty Straugh, Gloria Bingham, Nancy Martin, Joan Campbell, Lida Carter, Dorothy McColkin, Ted Gill, Leeland Huffman, Dee Locklin, Judge Allen Moore, Gene Hendreyx, and Dorsey Hardeman.II. Twenty-two spiral steno notebooks containing notes on a variety of historical subjects including some genealogical information. No effort has been made to inventory these notes but they seem to cover Texas history incl. the Civil War period.

INVENTORY Series I. Thirty-nine issues of The Thorney Trail. 1972 to 1990. Placed in Library. Series II. Midland Genealogical Society Newsletters Series III. Clipping file Series IV. Four magazines (4) containing articles on JFK assassination and Prince Ranier and various newspapers, primarily on Midland historical celebrations and events Series V. Artifact: A "taba calzaba," the ankle bone of a steer used in a pampas game by Gauchos in Argentina. Made of bone and brass, 4"x2"x2". Placed in Argentina display case with two others.

Diary, 1852 One wallet 2 ½' Collection consists of original diary, one photocopy and one typed copy of the John C. Thorniley Diary, Crossing the Plains, 1852. An account of the journey from Ohio to California. Gift of Jack Gazalle, 1977

INVENTORY Original diary in 2 vols. of John C. Thorniley, entitled "Crossing the Plains, 1852". An account of the journey from Ohio to California. In addition to the two original diaries there is a complete photocopy and one typed copy. Note in file: John C. Thorniley, relative of Laura Williamson McNicols (was Jack Gazalle's great aunt) the aunt of Virginia Strong Gazalle (my mother). (Jack Gazalle) was landman with British American for years. Gift to the Library of Jack W. Gazalle, Midland, (friend of Ray Whiteside).

SC #21 - UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY COLLECTION

Papers, photographs, publications Three wallets, 8" Collection consists of research papers, photographs and published articles on Confederate Veterans buried at Fairview Cemetery, Midland, TX Presented to Library by Carolyn Sowell and Joann Cobb, September 1999 on behalf of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Midland, TX

INVENTORYSeries I. Veterans Files. Research material on each of the 40 Veterans buried at Fairview Cemetery, Midland, TX. Two wallets.Series II. Publications

SC #23 - FLO WARD COLLECTION Photographs One wallet, 1" Collection consists of two photographs of Ward family members Gift of Flor. (Florence?) Ward, Sedona (?), AZ (The name "T.C. Ward" was on a note with the photos.)

Books and papers 1 wallet, 2" Collection contains Wilson genealogical information, articles on Texas Rangers and several photos. Also a collection of 800 books (shelved within the general library). Gift of John H. Wilson, January 1981

INVENTORY Material about the Wilson family, church minutes, Texas Rangers and a few misc. items. Ten photos of Texas Rangers were placed in the Photograph section of the JEH Collection (HH-91.1 to 91.10). The bulk of this Collection was a library of 800 books which were catalogued and placed in the general Library. The files in the Collection Information file contains some correspondence re: the collection. Biographical information is in "The Land of the High Sky, Stories Along the Pecos", John H. Wilson as told by Sue Wilson, Land of the High Sky Press, 1992."

SC #25 - JOHN and LILY ZURICK COLLECTION

Papers, photographs, periodicals and artifacts One file box of papers, one cabinet section of photographs and artifacts Collection consists of personal/ranch papers, land records, tally books, photographs, periodicals, numerous artifacts of saddles, tack and other ranch items Gift of Lily Zurick, October 1999

Man on horse, chuckwagon, tent; This was taken in Old Mexico when Lily and the girls came to visit in the summer, they stayed in Nogalis (sic), Arizona. I am believing this was one of the Mexican(s) Grandpa used to care for the cattle he had.

Series I: Personal File Obituary Correspondence w/ Haley LibrarySeries II: Articles by Ed Fisher Boots The River That Was Settlement of the Llano Estacado A Fast Trip in Slow Wagons West Texas Cow-Boys' South American Adventures Stand on Solid Ground James J. Byrne - A Many Faced ManSeries III: Articles by Others The Craft At Work, from Scottish Rite News See also Goodnight file for The Impact of Masonry on the Texas Frontier Foote Boykin File including: Conspiracy on the TO, The Killing of Foote Boykin, Robert, S. Rolling On the 1915 Murder in Sierra Blanca of Foote Boykin, S.R. Simpson Medicine Show, Don Cole Discovery of Old Friends Leads to Publication, Ross McSwain Bloody Easter, R.K. DeArment See JEH for Black Cowboy articles furnished by FisherSeries IV: Artifacts Labels Ox Shoes

SC #27 - THE W. SKELTON GLENN MSS FILES

Filed in Cabinet #8 in main archive room This “collection” is an artificially created file containing the mss and items related to the Skelton Glenn mss. It is composed of material from the Mullin, Haley and Wood Collections.

"This introduction was written by Maurice G. Fulton who had the Skelton manuscript borrowed for a long time." LBW

(See also a duplication of pages 21-49 in LBW, II, D)

III.

Skelton Glenn mss, LBW, II, B

Indian Fights on the Plains, Part Two, pages 1-59

"This is part of the manuscript written by Skelton Glenn & given me by Maurice G. Fulton about 18 months before he died." LBW

(See also a duplication of pages 37-59 in LBW,II,D)

IV.

Skelton Glenn mss, LBW, II, C

A Journey Into New Mexico, pages 1-29

"Skelton Glenn's Account, typed and arranged by M.G. Fulton"

"Skelton Glenn's Account, see introduction by Maurice G. Fulton." LBW

V.

Skelton Glenn mss, LBW,II, D

Same as pages 21-49 in LBW,II,A

VI.

Skelton Glenn mss, LBW, II, D

Same as pages 37-59 in LBW,II.B

VII.

Skelton Glenn mss, pages 1-12 "Pat took his two defeats..."

Same as pages 6-17 in LBW, II, C

RING BINDER #3 - Metz/Mullin Correspondence THIS MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS DUE TO THE FACT THAT LEON METZ IS LIVING AND IT MAY BE AN INVASION OF HIS PRIVACY.

RING BINDER #4 - Judia Drawings

I.

Bert J. Judia biographical sketch and correspondence

II.

List of Judia drawings (RNM,II, D, Judia, Bert)

III.

Numbered list

IV.

Unnumbered list

V.

Unnumbered w/ captions

VI.

No captions or numbers

SC #28 - LUCAS CHARLES BRITE COLLECTION

One wallet One file folder Collection consists of only one file folder with material on Lucas Charles Brite, founder of the Brite Ranch, Marfa, TX. Furnished by Jane Brite White, Marfa, TX.

SC #29 - THE ROBERT G. GOSS PAPERS

Donor: Judge James Fitzgerald, Midland, TX

This Collection consists of photocopies of some personal files and scrapbook material (including photographs) of Texas Ranger Robert G. Goss. It was first given to the J.E. Clark family of Shreveport and then to Judge Fitzgerald. The original material is being offered to the Texas Ranger Museum at Waco. It may be returned to us it they do not accept it. However these photocopies will be useful in following the career of Range Goss through several important events in the 1930’s such as the Houston Dock Strike of 1936, events in Kilgore in 1936-39, the London School Disaster in 1937 and other criminal cases.

SC #30 - THE CHUCK G. HORNUNG COLLECTION

Donor: Chuck G. Hornung, September 19, 2001 Mr. Hornung says that there will be more to come from his files.

INVENTORY All of the material is in the form of photocopies except the magazines.

U.S. Marshal C.P. Dake's Special Account for the Earp Brothers. C.P. Dake. U.S. Marshal for Arizona Territory. He appointed the Earps deputies in Tombstone area. (76 pages, loose)

Interview with Jeanne Laing on Josie Earp, Spring 2001, an internet interview. Laing was the daughter of the woman who co-authored the "Cason Manuscript" on the life of Mrs. Wyatt Earp. BJ's Tombstone History Discussion Forum, 30 pages.

An Arizona Vendetta (The Truth about Wyatt Earp and some others) by Forrestine C. Hooker. MSS, 85 pages and 6 additional pages from BJ's Tombstone History Discussion Group.

Letters about publication of Earp Brothers of Tombstone and Reviews and Bios. These are taken from the Waters Collection at the Center for Southwest Studies in Albuquerque, University of New Mexico (22 pages)

The Cason Manuscript, She Married Wyatt Earp, by Mabel Earp Cason and Vinolia Earp (421 pages)

Spicer Trial Testimony. Hornungs copy filed with RNM, VI, GG, Spicer Trial Testimony. This is in addition to the photocopy of The Coroner's Jury Hearing and Justice of the Peace Hearing after The Gunfight at the OK Corral (227 pages) which we traded for our copy of the same in the Mullin Collection. His copy contained 33 pages of newspaper clippings which our copy did not contain.

81 - 4 1/2 “ x 3” PHOTO PRINTS. Prints are from original negatives. Once offered for sale by L.E. Gay Southwest Books, Catalog 82. Their catalog states that the original negatives were given to the Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library (no date). They have not been found as of Mar 2003. These are quite good images of ranch life between about 1900 and 1920.

SC #34 - LOWERY WALLACE ANDERSON (BRAND BOOKS)

Donor: His grandson, Harrison Anderson, October 2004

2- 5 ½ x 8 black ring binders, H through S and Numbers and Figures. A-G has not been found as of May 2005.

SC #35 - JOHN R. DONALDSON NEWSPAPER COLLECTION

(See JEH Correspondence files for more on John R. Donaldson, New London, OH) It was a gift to JEH in Jan 1958 and consists of 20 archival newspaper storage boxes on top of the cabinets.

Photo of “My Classroom, 8th grade history & 9th grade social science. Spent two year in Band Hall (band room on left). 1948-1950. Crockett Junior High School, Odessa, TX. This site now (2002) wiped clean of bldgs.

Indian arrowhead from near Blue Caves west of Odessa, spring, 1954 2” x ¾”

Indian arrowhead picked up in Sandhills north of Blue Caves near Monahans, TX, May 1953. 1 ½” x ¾”

Clipping re: Warren Burnett

Thurber Bricks from the 1920’s. One is a “paving” brick the other a “regular” brick. (Which is which, not known at this time) One is marked Thurber” – 8 ½ x 3 ¾ x 3 One is marked “Thurber Brick” – 8 x 4 x 3

Additional Item: “A Guide to the Harwood P. Hinton Collection 1874-1995” at The Center for American History, The University of Texas, Austin, TX.

SC #40 - BETTY & KEN CLARK (BKC)

Donor: Betty Clark, Midland, TX, October 27, 2006

INVENTORY

Hardin business card – “Hardin, Attorney at Law, El Paso”

Printed postcard picture of Hardin “Old West Collectors Series”

Photo copy of two guns, one from Harding and one from Selman with notes attached to back. Hardin gun was a Smith and Wasson, serial #352, a 44-50, nickel finish taken from Hardin’s body The Selman piston was a 45 Colt, serial #141805, used to shoot Hardin

INVENTORY: 44 small vest pocket note books, tally records, bank stubs, several assorted papers and one negative of a home. Dated from 1896? to 1966.

1896?

ND?

ND?

1927

1928

1929

ND – 1929-31?

ND – 1930?

1931

1931

1931

1932

1932

1932

1933

1933

1933

1933-34

1934

1934-35

1935

1935-37

1936 (Bank)

1936

1937

1937-1940

1938

1938

1938

1938-39

1939-40

1939-41, 1942

1939-40

1940

1942

1943

1943

1944

1945

1947-48

1948-49 (Bank)

1951

ND – 1951-54?

1954 (Bank)

1966

Folder of assorted small notes and receipts.

JAB 30 Jul 2006 – On temporary Loan

SC #43 – MARY WILLIS RHODES

Donor: Mary Willis (Jake) Rhodes, Odessa, TX, April 13, 2007

This collection taken by Librarian and the originals (except the photographs) were placed in Librarians Files. Photocopies were placed in Archives

INVENTORY: These items relate to Big Bend National Park J.J. Willis came to Odessa in 1927 and had a ranch in Brewster County He was Majority Owner of the Glenn Springs Ranch Photographs “Mrs. Greene at big Bend Ranch” (undated) and “Mr. J. J. Willis at the ranch” (can be dated in 1931 by another photo in printed material)

These images will NOT be added to the general photo files at this time.

SC #44 – MCKEE FAMILY ALBUM

Donor: Bob Staton, Lindale, TX, October 16, 2007

INVENTORY: This album originated in the McKee family of Midland. It was inherited by Bob Staton, He loaned (11 Jun 2007) it to Barbara Tom Jowell and Bob Midkiff to identify the photographs. With is permission it was brought in by Bob Midkiff and donated to the Haley Library.

The McKee siblings were : Ethel McKee, Mamie McKee, Nola McKee Kendricks, Alvis McKee and Roy McKee. They were an old Midland family with some connections to the Prestons and Midkiffs.

The album measures 9 ½ x 14 x 1 ½. The leather covers are hand-tooled with an Indian scene on the front. “Photographs” appears on the front and “Glove, Ariz.” on the back. Thirty-six leaves. It contains 484 photographs, some are very small cutouts and others range up to 5x7. The average size is in the 3x4 range. A few photos have been removed and several pages have holes where photos were cut out of the album.

The pages have been photocopied to be numbered and the identified images listed. This is a veritable treasure trove of early Midland people and places.

This is a photo collection and is filed in a white binder on the Researcher's bookshelf. Full inventory in binder.

SC #51 - BUSTER WELCH

Not inventoried Dec 10, 2010

SC #52 - PROSISE ZEBU RANCH

A copy of Criador, a Zebu breeders magazine published in Mexico June 2009. The article "el Ganado Gyr" ("Gyr Cattle") is a brief history of the Zebu breed and was translated by Dr. Richard Brooks PhD, of Midland, TX Photographs of the Ralph J. Prosise Ranch near Poteet. Prosise was a breeder of Zebu cattle and crossed them with Hereford. The photographs were taken by Jim Bradshaw Haley Library archivist. Brief genealogical information about Ralph Prosise. Various articles re: the Zebu breed.

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